64 22 162 Removing and installing/replacing center fresh-air grille

Special tools required: 

• 64 1 020 RELEASE HOOK

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove switch for hazard warning system/central locking, see 61 31 079 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SWITCH FOR HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS/CENTRAL LOCKING .

Fig 1: Special Tool (64 1 020)

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Fit special tool 64 1 020  at lower attachment points (1).

Lever out center fresh-air grill (2) and pull back.

Unclip Bowden cable (3) and remove center fresh-air grill (2).